Only do students B 750 words Title: Comparative Analysis of Financing Strategies Objective Compare the financing strategies of an Irish SME and a large (Irish connected) MNC, analysing how company size and growth stage impact financial decisions. Task Description (1500 words total) Working in pairs, students will divide responsibilities as follows: Student A: Focus on the Irish SME Student B: Focus on the large MNC Both students will collaborate on the comparative analysis and conclusion. Company Selection (100 words – collaborative): Choose one Irish SME (non-public, 250 employees) and one large MNC (public, with Irish operations). Briefly justify your choices. Financial Overview (300 words – 150 each): Student A: Summarise available financial data for the SME/startup. If limited data is available, focus on key metrics like revenue and funding rounds. Student B: Summarise key financial data for the MNC over the past 3 years. Both: Focus on capital structure, major financing events, and key ratios where available. Theoretical Application (300 words – 150 each): Student A: Analyse how financial theories apply to the SME’s financing decisions. Student B: Analyse how financial theories apply to the MNC’s financing decisions. Risk and Uncertainty Analysis (200 words – 100 each): Student A: Discuss the role of risk and uncertainty in the SME’s financial decision-making. Student B: Discuss the role of risk and uncertainty in the MNC’s financial decision-making. Comparative Analysis (400 words – collaborative): Compare and contrast the financing strategies of the two companies. Analyse how company size and growth stage have influenced these strategies. Real-world Context (150 words – 75 each): Student A: Describe one significant financing decision for the SME within the last 3 years. Student B: Describe one significant financing decision for the MNC within the last 3 years. Conclusion and Implications (150 words – collaborative): Summarise key findings and their implications for understanding how company characteristics influence financing strategies. AI Integration AI Integration Statement In an appendix, provide a 150-word statement on how AI was used in the research and analysis process, and how you ensured originality, include screenshots of AI output in Appendix.. Students may use AI tools for initial data-gathering, idea generation, proofreading, and infographic design suggestions. All interpretations, analyses, and conclusions must be original work. Additional Requirements Infographic: Collaboratively create a one-page infographic summarising key comparisons between the SME and MNC financing strategies. Data Appendix: Include relevant financial data and calculations (not counted in word limit). For SMEs/startups with limited public data, include any available information from company websites, press releases, or industry reports. Evaluation Criteria Depth and accuracy of financial analysis (30%) Quality of comparative insights and theoretical application (30%) Originality of analysis and conclusions (20%) Quality and clarity of infographic (10%) Appropriate use of AI tools and originality assurance (10%) Use of peer reviewed literature also essential. Harvard Referencing (references not included in word count) Important: Turnitin Score. Check Turnitin Report